05-19-13 Treats To Look Forward To

Enchanted daydreams dipped in honey
A little magic stardust sparkling bright
Innocence of Friday night fascination
New and exciting for the very first time
Impossible to sleep with these surprises
Lost in a fantasy world full of characters
Surreal friends animated in imagination
Special enthusiasm growing at home
Wishing for another secret adventure




         

05-18-13 Scientific Lollipop Excitement

Quiet lock look in luck
Sun flip jellybean hammer jar
Snow crystal prism delight
Mirror click denial fixture
Golden days dumped loose
Tough tribulation overcome
Roaring engine traffic pattern
Chocolate bacon salt surprise
Ancient creatures long extinct
Small steps stolen in silence
Warrior soul in deep dispair
Happy endings keep rolling on




     

05-17-13 Dinosaur Archeology Haiku

Gargantuan beasts
On the path to extinction
Digging in the dirt



     

05-16-13 Naked Eye Transmissions

quick flavor sin trouble
delicious mysterious danger
stuck inside a color coded moonbeam

lost soul crazy virus
video spreading digitally insane
magic fire rocket fuel faster than plaster

dried out mashed up
nerve center newspaper pepper
headlines stolen from the future chaos

true championship infection
rubber conscience perfection dance
trapped inside your secret heart weakness



 

05-15-13 Children In The Garden

reality
is what you make of it

sanity
is all in the mind

prosperity
is growing all around us

humanity
is rapidly evolving




         

05-14-13 Poison Apple

Deep in the heart
of the dark woods
the fruit of temptation
offered by an evil witch
in a moment of weakness
taking three bites before falling
deep into an everlasting sleep

05-13-13 Hudson River Graveyard

ghost ship captain sailing
down the Hudson River
always riding on the wind
tempting fates of eternity

super storm slamming
shorelines taking a beating
coastal reckoning upon us
wooden bones resurface

silent voices whispering
ancient human battle cries
echoing out through time
preserved below dark waters





         

05-12-13 Expiration Date

I'm trying so hard
to hold on to everything I cherish
before it all goes away

I'm trying so hard
to do good work in the world
before the sun explodes

I'm trying so hard
to give as much love as I can
before I have to say goodbye





         

05-11-13 Forbidden Heart Confusion

mental duck fever
pitch disco magic
craft puzzles united
frozen sweat drops

quick automatic rain
cherry convertible mix
sneeze clock dolphin
radio motor collapse

broken down wreck
trust luck philosophy
tragic circumstance relief
free position standard

monster command supply
twisted quantum patrol
monkey design flaws
solid spiritual recovery



     

05-10-13 Chelsea Hotel #546

lost writings locked
behind closed doors
chip away old layers
of plain white paint

hidden away inside
secret passage ways
magic marker poems
scribbled on the wall

plastic art show rejects
trying too hard to be cool
flying down the hallway
crashing back to reality

dragged out cold across
the old marble lobby floor
through the front glass door
out onto Twenty Third Street




     

05-09-13 Impurities In The Water

nude buffalo
television
set up
winning
big time
psychedelic
bubble gum
bursting
ten foot
electric
apple sauce
intoxication
free fall
minimized
on fire
bleeding
all year
exhausted
before dawn
exploited
behind bars
chocolate
dark star
appetite
for evil





   



   

05-08-13 Hot Dog Haiku

Thick sloppy mustard
Hot and juicy off the grill
Crispy toasted buns




       

05-07-13 Tequila Bombs On Bleecker Street

Overlords of darkness
hitting the streets downtown
the traffic lights seem brighter
speeding in yellow taxi cabs
chasing the elusive spark

Falling asleep on the train
riding loose in the middle
straight from Brooklyn
through Manhattan into Queens
and all the way back again




       

05-06-13 Dry Your Teardrops

When my son was born
I promised him
I'd always dry
his precious tears

I didn't know
that babies cry
all day long
for hours on end

So I promise now
to try my best
to dry his tears
whenever I can

If I'm not there
the breeze will blow
and dry those tears
right from his eyes




         

05-05-13 One Tree At A Time

Destruction is burning around
Sounds of death are in the air
Global extinction is upon us
Cities crumbling down to dust

Plant a tree to save the world
Clean the polluted air we breathe
Shade and shelter from the elements
Cultivate nature growing in a garden

Creation of life
Is the highest form
Of human power
In this existence




       

05-04-13 Politics In Hell

straight business
cut hard to the bone
new policies in place
criminal techniques
putting the ball in play
pushed hard on force
swimming with piranhas
warriors fighting death
they smell fresh blood
shut down in a firestorm
pulling off another stunt
knocked you to the ground
humbled by the universe




     

05-03-13 Secret Spaceship Landing Site

We were all one big happy family
Before the giant fireball came
Crashing down from the heavens

The debris field stretched for miles
Little green men were scattered around
Radiation waves and magnetic metals

Then the feds rolled in like vultures
Strange men in black suits and sunglasses
Made us keep our mouths shut about what we saw

Unexplained mysteries of the universe
Fantasy becomes unbelievable reality
Objects flying through the invisible air




       

05-02-13 Simple Slices

singing songs

in the kitchen

washing dishes

after dinner

family photos

framed in glass

hanging up on

living room walls

sleeping late

in the afternoon

dreaming about

champagne waterfalls

      

05-01-13 Discontinued

Controlled by remote

               programmed to destroy

Mixed to perfection

               entertaining animals

Special limited edition

               sold out of stock

Trading up from a paperclip 

               soldier of fortune for lunch

         

04-30-13 Masters Of Bad Poetry

plastic cookie cupcake trap

swirling poison salvation 

drop down crystal destiny

powerful truth control strike

vintage blue aquatic snake feel

brain alterations in the super storm

matter over mind at the shopping mall

incredible choices splinter apart

throw down liquid electrocution

love before living on television

future technologies will figure it out

the original condition crumbled

living out in the upper atmosphere

solid oceans of chocolate insanity

learning lessons from past experience

driving out of control into oblivion

it takes a certain type of talent

to write out really bad poems 

but the story between the lines

is the importance of creativity

keep on writing every day nonstop 

don't ever look back in the mirror

keep scribbling down your words

in the creative flow of imagination

           

04-29-13 Breakfast With My Inner Child

Up early on Saturday morning
watching cartoons at daybreak
munching on sweet Cocoa Puffs
playing with tricked out action figures

Robots flying in space ships from the future
Superheroes fighting against evil villains
Magical characters coming to life on television
Flipping through stacks of colorful comic books

Lazy days before Grandma died
before Mom and Dad got divorced
before mortgage payments piled up
before the agony of heartbreak


       

04-28-13 Submerged In Hibernation

stormy outside the window
extreme elemental shifts
cold chill blowing through
nasty weather rumbling

shut off the lights
turn on the television
snuggle up under the blankets
cradled in a nest of warm pillows

seek immediate shelter
hunker down in the bedroom
draw the shades close the curtains
disappear into a secret hideaway

        

04-27-13 Invisible Grizzly Bears

We sat on the couch
singing Hey Jude
at the top of our lungs

Sunny Saturday
shooting hoops with a hot hand
out in the driveway

Spaghetti for dinner
sitting together telling jokes
building magnetic robots

Frozen in slow motion
pretending everything is normal
while we are all in mourning

04-26-13 The Agony Of Tragedy

lots of tears
over the last few days
so much sorrow
hard to sleep at night
with no appetite
tortured sadness
pain in my heart
hurting deep down
weeping like a baby
suffering through
endless hours
overwhelmed with grief




     

04-25-13 Trapped In An Endless Moment

silent darkness
still motion
quiet hiding
frozen time


 

04-24-13 Man Eating Mutated Catfish

Off the hook
In the shadow of a reactor
Reaching the radiation limit
Spooking all the other fish
Taking bait below the surface
Lurking down at the bottom
Creature creeping for a feeding
Ice cold in the northern waters
Slimy skin and long tentacles
Giant mouth monster madness
An abomination of nature




   

04-23-13 Photographer's Eye

golden sunset beautiful shoreline
cracked glass window frame
spiderweb dewdrops glistening
bare winter tree branches broken
silver dollar starfish at low tide
old wooden park bench hideaway
country garden rooftop horizon line
summer fireworks bursting under the stars
dirty hands of different sizes extended
colorful family christmas lights blinking
evergreens silhouetted against a blizzard
a flock of seagulls dancing in cool blue skies
sunshine peeking out from behind a cloud





     

04-22-13 For Keri

Our candles

will always 

burn bright 

for you

You brought

such light

into our lives

The love

you gave us

will live

in our hearts

forever

04-21-13 Rocket Fuel Cocktails

It all gets outlasted anyway
Dreamy trees will breeze in the keys
Standing out on the plains with souls exposed
Looking up at the moon forever flowing forward
Expressed in the silver skies dipped in stardust
With flying dolphins diving in space
Driving home in a meteor shower





     

04-20-13 Use Your Magic Wisely

the door is open
and splinters of light
come bursting through
from the ancient dawn

yawning in the morning
spawning golden curls
yearning in your heart
for a hot cup of coffee

autumn birds tweet
without electricity

somewhere below the center
where children of the moon
dance and sing in celebration

planted seedlings sprout
small roots to the ground
growing into giant trees
becoming a hidden forest

running for the finish line
feeling powerful in the end

safe at home
quiet peace
warm comfort

locked out wasting the days away
lost inside a one bedroom apartment
loaded up on radical philosophies
looking away from the obvious truth

sitting in the electric chair
strapped in ready to go
finally alone with no regrets

the secret lies
between these lines

masquerading behind beautiful imagery
obscuring a far deeper meaning buried
below the surface of the front pages

sitting on a bench in the park
reading good news in the paper
reflecting on the times we live in
before slipping away into yesterday

diving into the mosh pit
crashing to the ground
busting your face apart
then getting up to do it again

illustrated in the masterpieces
spray painted in the subway
meditating in the moment
breathing in the dank city air

melted ice cubes in a summer drink
so relaxed sipping afternoon cocktails

cool fresh breezes whisper soft mint kisses
chocolate covered jellybeans taste super sweet
cherry soda pop fountains splash fizzy bubbles

putting together the missing pieces
doesn't seem so easy as it used to be
like you used to do in the other world
when your best days were still ahead of you

sleeping inside a spooky old cavern
listening to ghostly giggles echo in the distance
showered in the center of a hypnotic glow

snowflakes piling up outside our windows
hot soup simmering on the kitchen stove
snuggling up under several warm blankets
drowning inside the pages of a good book

higher than birds flying north in the springtime
looser than a ladybug in a shady grove on Sunday
sharper than laser beams bouncing off mirrors
cooler than an ice cream cone in a winter blizzard

refined to weed out
all the inconsistencies

polished up nicely
to look sparkling clean

several bottles of wine later
we wandered way down
into the bad part of town
and got in trouble with the law

robotic spiders in the night
the flowers grow in darkness
ultra violet radiation destruction
the door is closed

04-19-13 Blue Whale Haiku

Floating through the seas
Dominating the oceans
Giant water beasts



   

04-18-13 Punk Rock Runaways

grab the cash
and run for the hills
hide away for twenty years
then spend all the money

drop the razor
scrape the needle
listen to the music
cheat on your homework

move up then fall back
pretend that you are energy
change your grip a bit
save the dinosaurs

mix drinks at the bar
figure out the riddle
your soul is open
seeds sprout roots

hot smash bonus
out on the tracks in a trance
lazy sunshine stories
falling in love with death

4-17-13 Falling Down The Stairs

Woke up early
Dark outside
Rushing out
Tumbling down
The hard staircase
Deep bone pains
Black and blue
Stunned on the floor
All laid out cold




       

04-16-13 Mourning For Boston

We dig down deep
into our broken hearts
to make sense of tragedy
to find strength to move on
to honor the spirits of those we lost
and to continue the fight against evil

These wounds will heal
as time passes by slowly
the flowers will all dry up
the tears will dry up too
the pain will never go away
and their memories will live on forever





       

04-15-13 Culture Clash In A Brainstorm

flash forward familiar
out of the eye inside
expert witnesses together
highly sophisticated reality
with tons of friends united
bonded through a spark
with world spirit rising up
through venus flytrap gardens
entangled in lightning crystals
crackling cherry pop rocks
like magic masterpieces
rolling through paradise
moonwalking on air




     

04-14-13 Surfing The Midnight Airwaves

It's a cause worth fighting for
In an age of taking action
Sneaking through the shadows

Obsessed with excitement
Chasing the thrill of adventure
Moving silently like a ninja

Secretly turning on my television
The good old black and white set
Tuned in to Channel Eleven WPIX

Faithfully exploring the final frontier
Following the nightly galactic voyages
Of the starship Enterprise on Star Trek

Entering into the Twilight Zone
Escaping into another dimension
While drifting off to dreamland


 

04-13-13 Northern Lights Shining

green and purple
warming trends
long cool exhale
soft pale moonlight
flickering bright
silent skies so high
on top of the planet
all lit up on stardust
quiet in the evening
with nowhere to go

04-12-13 Subtle Evil Imperfections

road turns
back at the crossroads
plastic bubble kiss
devil wish unleashed
forbidden sacrifice
vicious heart of blood
sad destroyer of hope
killing dreams for fun
pitchfork hidden horns
red skin burned alive
necktie blind assassin
scientific masterpiece
noodle soup hot soul
if you listen to the words
you will learn the hidden truth




       

04-11-13 Popular Violence

powerful crowd reaction

to insanity running wild

in the moments before

a beautiful slaughter

revealed the ultimate secret

self destruction out loud

flying off the top rope

in a smoke filled room

under the hot spotlight

gushing blood all over

showered in applause

   

04-10-13 Lazy Days In Metropolis

Walking through Central Park
on a hot summer day in the garden
breathing the clean fresh city air
watching pretty people pass by

Green grass and tall trees
skyscrapers towering in the distance
colorful kites sail above our heads
as frisbees whiz across the blue sky

Rock bands jamming at the summer stage
soaking our feet in historic fountains
break dancers blasting their boom box
eating hot dogs with a cold can of soda




           

04-09-13 Dead Meat Masterworks

apples fall from trees
monkeys swing from branches
paintings hang on museum walls
bullets fly in the streets

dinosaurs drive down highways
elephants dance above the big top
asteroids crash into your bedroom
daffodils explode below the ocean

mountains sway in whispering breezes
eggs talk between cartoon meetings
avocados eat chainsaws for dinner
telephones grow extinct in the future




       

04-08-13 Loch Ness Haiku

Lurking deep below
Underwater mystery
Rising to the top



     

04-07-13 Second Chances On The Road To Salvation

promiscuous amounts of awesomeness
crossing Houston Street flossing teeth
blindfolded without traffic lights flashing
when all the central scenes converge emerging
surging without a power supply silently smiling
by candlelight like it used to be in the golden days
before computers and mobile phones took over



   

04-06-13 West Side Hideaway

take a trip downtown
in the shadow of the sun
yellow taxi cabs racing
bicycle messengers riding
through the neighborhood
watching ghosts pass by
while crossing the street
against the flow of traffic
escaping underground
sneaking through an alley
disappear into the back door
fading into quiet seclusion




     




 

04-05-13 Epiphanies In The Electric Church

the lights came back on again 
and it was just this surreal scene
of shock and awe and joy 
people were hugging and crying

it was like we had all been baptized 
we had climbed to the mountaintop 
and when we jumped off
we found that we could actually fly

walking around town
high fiving strangers
all bets were off 
anything was on the table

I always go back to that feeling
of knowing that anything can happen
now that's how it felt every night 
like we were watching miracles 

04-04-13 Blues In The Evening

BLUE waves
sad eyed BLUE
sky BLUE sour
raspberry BLUE
bayou BLUE blood
BLUE collar BLUE
Smurf cartoons BLUE
crystal BLUE persuasion
BLUE whales swimming in the
cool BLUE oceans of Earth




     

04-03-13 Ballad Of The Miniature Man

He sleeps in a shoebox

and steals socks to make clothes

running away from the family cat

across the living room landscape

He feasts on crumbs

that fall under the dinner table 

but he will never fall in love again

after Barbie broke his little heart

        

04-02-13 French Fry Fascination

favorite flavored frogs
flying freely from
former farmers flipping
frozen fruit facilities
finding fragile flashes
flaunting fabulous fashions
fortuitously flowing for
fractured fame fantasies
fictionalized in fairytales
forgotten fast forward
feeling freaky funky




     

04-01-13 Early Morning Shark Attack

sunrise up over the horizon
daylight shimmering in the tide
swimming in the shallow bay
drifting into the deep dark cove
suddenly devoured in one bite
ripped to bloody shreds of flesh
a crimson pool of guts floating
on the salty water's still surface




       

03-31-13 Escape From Reality

Something strange from Saturn
stealth fighter jets tearing up the sky
easter bunny eggs all over the yard
another apocalypse holiday poem

Flying saucers on judgement day
nightmare green radiation terror
gruesome horrors creeping closer
overcome by a kaleidoscope of emotion

We try hard to keep up
like nothing is wrong
we find simple distractions
to fill the massive void

Love for our family grows
and the loss is unbearable
when someone is missing
from the dinner table



   

03-30-13 Easter Bunny Haiku

Hopping through the woods
Colored eggs and jellybeans
Magic rabbit style



   

03-29-13 Don't Let Go Of The Moment

I want to hold you
in my arms forever

sleeping like an angel
sucking on a pacifier
drooling all over your bib
dreaming the day away

little fingers and tiny toes
whispering baby's breath

so soft clean and pure
so quiet and peaceful
drinking milk from a bottle
developing into a small person



   

03-28-13 The Power To Heal

Surround yourself

with healing energy

simmer down

lively up

Surround yourself

with peaceful calm

tranquilize

energize

    

03-27-13 Full Moon Zombie Dawn

Bubbling hot blooded rampage

running wild through the streets

acting strange in savage ways

shadows of horror creeping in

Primal urges surging below the surface

toxic queen of the devil's poisonous kiss

Aleister Crowley in fields of wolfsbane

evil forces lurking from beyond darkness

Ultimate destruction and the fall of mankind

bizarre creatures crawling from beneath the earth

shocking turn of events frozen in lost graveyards

zombie riot breaking out in a global wave of death

            

03-26-13 Junk Box

traffic comfort design conquest dessert
wireless intelligence surgery solution
golden ways olden days double plays
silver sweet voice activated creation

amazing dollar menu taste sensations
wishful transitions whispering traditions
falling further into fun fruit juicy flavor
knuckle punch switch pitch broken dish



     

03-25-13 Water Works

wet winds whipping

spitfire raindrops dripping

splash puddles slipping

ocean tides ripping



   

03-24-13 The Poetic Evolution Of Mathew Demek

When I was a child
I learned to express myself
by writing poetry in notebooks
and I've never stopped

When I was a teenager
I wanted to be like Jim Morrison
exploring the darkness of chaos
and opening the doors of perception

When I was a young adult
I patterned my life after Jack Kerouac
scribbling poems while on the road
and grooving to my own beats

Now that I am a grown man
I only want to be Mathew Demek
perfecting my creative writings
and impacting the world with poetry



 

03-23-13 Tranquil Thoughts

close your eyes
and drift away

take a deep breath
of cool fresh air

relax in your mind
slow down your heartbeat

be grateful for what you have
don't lust for what you need



   

03-22-13 Dawn Of Radioactive Ages

solid holiday knowledge
family picture frame fame
spotlight rocket science fire
flickering up in the crystal
warm air sunny skies mild
spring break salvation smile
jungle savage panther plastic
return trip flashpoint rejection
exit strategy dialed up for fun
free drinks for ladies night wild
sparkling stars outside the house
trying to solve the master mysteries
catching up with good old friends
winning the lottery on a Sunday
warm tea ginger ale tater tots chicken
iced tea lemonade angels in agony

03-21-13 Robotic Encounters

NO EMOTION
CIRCUITS FOR BRAINS
MICROCHIP HEART
GRINDING GEARS
SERVE TO FUNCTION
FUNCTION TO SERVE
PROGRAMMED FOR DANGER
HARDWIRED TO DESTROY




     

03-20-13 Ego Away

Let go
of your
ego

Surrender
complete
control

Release
negative
emotions

Quit acting
like a
movie star

03-19-13 The Gorilla Position

holy mackerel give me a break
we were literally hanging from the rafters
and you were conspicuous by your absence
listening to the fountain of misinformation

this behemoth is a walking condominium
you don't get a body like that waiting for the bus
now he's injured his external occipital protuberance
so it's highly unlikely you will stick a fork in him



   

03-18-13 Midtown Time Warp Memories

I saw the spirit
of an ancient warrior
while I was walking
down Madison Avenue
wearing my jacket and tie
and the spirit called out
with a mighty battle cry
echoing through the streets
deep in the heart of the city
where widows still weep
in the tall shadows
of fallen towers




   

03-17-13 Hard Times Catching Up

lost every penny at the racetrack

fell down drunk in the afternoon

ended contact with family members

walked happily into the darkness



 

03-16-13 Attack Of The Snow Monster

Howling louder than the wind

it comes from a blinding blizzard

materializing in the eye of the storm

giant yellow eyes white fur sharp teeth 

knocking down trees and burying people

growling through town swallowing up cars

the terrors of nature on display for all to see

      

03-15-13 Lightning Snaps

      FLASHES ACROSS THE NIGHT
                                                  SKY
                                              WILD
                                          IN
                               STATIC
                         SHOCK
                  CRACKLING
                          THROUGH
                                          THE
                                          OUTER
                                  ATMOSPHERE
                                              CRASHING
                                         CLASHING
                                     QUICKER
                                THAN
                            THE
                       BLINK
                     OF
                 AN
            EYE
              CHASING
                THUNDER
                                  UP
                                      IN
                                         THE
                                        CLOUDS
                                                 WITH
                                                     THE
                                                         GODS
                                                      AND
                                             GODDESSES

03-14-13 Life On The Battlefield

I woke up

this morning

and I felt terrible

It was rainy and cold

I had a massive headache

didn't want to go to work

Missed my train got stuck waiting

the subway was way too crowded

everyone was pushing and shoving

Got into a fight with a jerk at my job

the boss was breathing down my neck

there must be something better than this

   

 

03-13-13 Organic Plastic Nourishment

reliable lemon power proud
upgrade standard remote access
classic technological boost control
monster storybook knowledge machine
bootleg sandwich taxidermy foundation
collector's archive library psychology
rapture obsession towards meditation
colorful dreamscape fantasy land
memories created before birth
spirits existing timelessly adrift

it was all a fantastic smokescreen
secret forces at work to control the game
everybody is burning on the same page
mindbender brainwashing techniques
illusions deceiving the general public
this situation is rapidly deteriorating
the course of history has been manipulated





       

03-12-13 Winter Is Melting Away

looking ahead
towards the
coming summer

waiting for
the sun
to shine

warm days
splashing on
sandy beaches

sweet lemonade
baseball games
backyard barbecues



   

03-11-13 Limelight

I'm a little bit embarrassed to admit
that I enjoy the attention or even
that I suffer quietly inside my heart
when that attention isn't there



   



                       

03-10-13 Secret Powers Of Mysticism

studying spells
           and curses
            calling upon
               incantations
                     zoned out
           in hypnotic waves
       casting enchantments
                             out loud
                    learning magic
              with witch doctors
              practicing voodoo
                    experiencing
                 hallucinations
    with a native shaman
   in sacred ceremonies
         out in the desert
before blending back
             into society
     

03-09-13 Illusions Of Enchantment

Spooky skeletons rattle their bones

in the dungeon of a magic castle

complete with dragons and wizards

in a secret realm of amazing fantasy 

Enchanted fairies sprinkling gold dust

showered in clouds of glitter sparkles 

battling evil witches and warlocks  

riding on the backs of rainbow unicorns

        

03-08-13 Tropical Cotton Candy Paradise

Powerhouse dolphins swimming
in oceans of strawberry ice cream
shooting strange green laser beams
through broken stained glass windows

Interplanetary communication connection
surfing supersonic radio waves in outer space
sliding beyond the next mystical dimension
sunshine sandwich superstars from Mars

Maple syrup workshop in an old log cabin
moose crossing dental flossing salad tossing
fishing for compliments down at the pond
friendly birds chirping crickets sing along

Scientific robot spiders creeping in the sewers
golden alligator intuition riding the subways
hiding in a small spaces carved into the tunnels
peaceful quiet in humble underground solitude



   

03-07-13 Anniversaries In Atlantis

bubbles in the ocean
floating to the surface
like a soda pop fizz
fresh crisp effervescent

champagne anniversary
milestones and stepping stones
precious gemstones sparkle
diamonds dipped in chocolate





 

03-06-13 The Secret To Eternal Youth

running down the block
playing endless games of freeze tag
with the neighborhood kids

eating bags full of candy
watching cartoons on Saturday morning
all snuggled up under the blanket

playing ball in the street
chasing the ice cream man for half a mile
staying young forever




       

03-05-13 Tribute To Uncle John

Destiny
doesn't always
treat you fairly
but whenever
I've been dealt
a bad hand
my Uncle John
has been there
to support me
to teach me
to reach me
to empower me
to uplift me
to inspire me
to enlighten me

Education in balance
with a strong work ethic
and a sharp sense of humor
in peaceful harmony

Uncle John
showed me
powers of creativity
and expression

Uncle John
used to play me
his Jimi Hendrix and
Led Zeppelin records

Destiny
doesn't always
treat you unfairly
and I was blessed
with the gift
of having
an awesome
Uncle John

03-04-13 If These Words Survive

Someday I'll be long gone
and if these words survive
I would want them to inspire
people to do great things
and to enjoy life with a smile

I want these words to enlighten
and if these words survive
I would want them to empower
people to do good things
and celebrate life's greatest gifts




     

03-03-13 The Everlasting Intangibles

Soft skin brushing up against my cheeks
Her dark brown hair flowing like syrup
Amazing creativity shines from her heart
Radiant smile sparkling like diamonds
Obscure beauty flourishing in a big city
Natural brilliance glows all around her

My love for her grows stronger every day
Always thinking of the way she laughs
To be inspired by her energetic lightness
Heavy emotional fireworks explode for us
Even on those days when it's tough to go on
We join forces to win the battle as a team




       

03-02-13 Ancient Religion

magic powers from outer space
divine priests blessing their congregation
sacred wisdom passed along through time
a cultural identity programmed in the flesh

faith in brotherhood uplifts the souls
taking part in secret rituals of salvation
spiritual traditions celebrated in ceremony
etherial angels summoned from the ether




     

03-01-13 Stomach Flu Haiku

Throwing up all night
Explosive diarrhea
Feels like I'm dying



     

02-28-13 Chelsea Hotel #100

There's trouble
in room 100

butterfly curtains
blood on the floor

someone is sick
need help

platinum blonde
soaked with crimson

black jaguar
five inch blade

vicious attack
dangerous love affair

cold still silence
intense evil presence

lingering death
dark energies remain

wandering the hallways
lost for eternity



   

02-27-13 February Dreaming August Bliss

Tonight the mighty fireflies
take flight with bright green light
blinking quietly in the fresh air
under the spell of a yellow moon

The warm glow of lightning bugs
on a hot summer evening at home
relaxing at a backyard family barbecue
chasing dragonflies with a butterfly net

Firecrackers bottle rockets and cherry bombs
drive in movie popcorn ice cream meltdown
careless lemonade kisses dancing under stars
so far away from days when cold winds blow

02-26-13 Smile For The Revolution

All the armies in the world

can take the day off tomorrow

and all the politicians can take a hike

because the power of peace is upon us

the true strength of a nation will rise up

with electric music wailing in the thin air

and the boys and girls dancing in the streets




         

02-25-13 Beast Of The Damned

the strange creature
crawled out from inside
the ancient temple ruins
and looked into our eyes
trying to steal our souls
but the spiritual nature
of the old temple energy
neutralized the creature
who burst into flames
on the spot where it stood
and we realized immediately
that the strange creature
was a physical manifestation
of pure evil damnation




     

02-24-13 The Call Of Friendship

I will always be there
whenever you need me to be
when the pain seems unbearable
when you have nowhere left to turn
when life's problems overwhelm you
when it seems like the end of the line
I will always be there




       

02-23-13 Positive Energy Flowing All Over

Erase the negativity
from inside your mind
set those thoughts aside
and let your inner light shine



   

02-22-13 Fish Head Soup

walking around
with your head
in the clouds
and the clouds
in your head
underwater
all day long
drowning deep in
fish bowl bubbles
where everything
sounds like rainbow
xylophone music
magic at times
while tragic
at other times
floating belly up
on the surface
gasping for air




     

02-21-13 Underground Rehabilitation

your face is on the floor

but there is more in store

after the darkness sets in

evil creeps out of shadows

a lightning bolt strike

sports car intervention

fast action on the slide

good music on the radio

witches brew

dinner for two

turning a screw

feeling very blue

red roses growing up

purple rains pouring down

silent sounds lost and found

when no one else is around

the language of demons

with a slip of the tongue

like a slave to the flame

burning in eternal Hell

take a step back

call of your attack

put away your stack

stop smoking crack

     

02-20-13 Deception In The Air

vicious friends              without mercy
savage attack      in the morning
deep inside a            bloody shark tank
don't turn your       back for a second

setting up the deck        of cards to fall
while ignoring the      injustice of it all
choking on the        bones of betrayal
stolen confidence        washed away

02-19-13 Evening Dawn Haiku

orange moon blooming
as far as your mind can see
glowing golden hue




         

02-18-13 Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb

                          Travel
                       back in time
          through the caverns of ancient
       pyramids into the cradle of evolution
   and sleep inside a sarcophagus for eternity
but most of all remember to love your mummy




 

02-17-13 At The Summer Carnival

carousel elephant joy
musical choreography
whirling in the wind
cotton candy delicious

monkey man and wolf boy
sword swallower breathing fire
Fiji Mermaids swimming in pools
two headed goats marching on parade

flashing lights ringing bells buzzers
children laughing girls singing out loud
fried dough and Italian sausages
all the town's people come running

02-16-13 Red Hot Cinnamon Hearts

Firebird flight force
surfing the night skies
escaping an eerie eclipse
shifting back into neutral

Thunderstorm symphony
showered in golden stardust
sparkling in the heavy crackle
sliding down a lightning bolt

Riding on a frightening journey
into the mighty petrified waterfall
through the mirror wall of reflection
touching the blind side of darkness

Whispering a silent prayer for peace
weeping quietly in the arms of infinity
spinning mysteries by warm candlelight
swimming deep inside a fresh melody

02-15-13 Intergalactic Zombie Insurrection

ANDROID ASTEROID METEOR MAYHEM
SPACE JUNK ROCKET SHIP SCIENCE PROJECT
MICROCHIP WARFARE BRAINWAVE SCANNER
SMOKESCREEN ALIEN INVASION DIRECTIVE
LASER BEAM RADIATION BABIES MUTATING
COSMIC DUST CLOUDS FORMING IN THE WEST
ZOMBIES RISING FROM ASHES OF CIVILIZATION
CANNIBALIZING THE ENTIRE HUMAN  RACE
SWIMMING IN POOLS OF BLOOD AND GUTS
TRADING A POUND OF FLESH FOR FREEDOM


       

02-14-13 Rat Race

millions of people everywhere
scraping and clawing for survival
in towering skyscrapers above
in cavernous subways below

giant rats come out to feed
as soon as the sun goes down
if you sleep in the park on the grass
you will eventually be eaten alive

wandering around with nowhere to go
so cold and hungry as shadows creep
if you find a place to sleep on the street
you will eventually be eaten alive



   

02-13-13 On Grandma's Birthday

sitting on the floor
with my baby boy
face to face smiling
his chubby apple cheeks
remind me of Grandma
I can see her face
in the way he laughs
brings me right back
to the good old days
now living them again
on Grandma's birthday
while playing with my son



     

02-12-13 Hellfire Alive

red hot tear gas grenades
explosives launched into the air
engulfed in flames and ready to burn
havoc breaking out on the loose

heavy machine guns shooting
up against weapons of destruction
bringing down the wrath of all evil
broadcast live on the evening news




     



     

02-11-13 Fashion Week Hallucinations

It seems like we are cursed
like howling mad werewolves
starry eyed and about to explode
we are evil in our addictions

Strange fates befall us
and we deserve everything
that's heading our way
but it's not the same today

Blinded by darkness
following the vibration
walking towards lightness
illuminated with energy

It was only an illusion
like a ghost inside a blizzard
flying like a cartoon buzzard
I'm ready to change my ways




       

02-10-13 Afternoons At The Swamp

fifteen funky frogs
out at the old mill pond
lounging around on lily pads
taking a siesta on the rocks
snoozing in the warm sun
breathing in the fresh air
smelling fresh green grass
listening to crickets chirp
solving mysteries of the universe




     

02-09-13 Alphabetical Insanity

Angry Apples Act
Broken Barnacles Bite
Chrystal Caverns Clash
Delicious Devils Destroy
Exceptional Editors Escape
Fake Fanatics Frustrate
Golden Gators Gyrate
Happy Hipsters Hop
Invisible Idiots Inspire
Jealous Jokers Jest
Killer Kangaroos Kiss
Loud Lovers Listen
Mad Monsters Meditate
Nasty Neighbors Negotiate
Older Ostriches Obfuscate
Prolific Poets Pontificate
Quiet Queens Qualify
Radical Rabbits Revolt
Satanic Strippers Swim
Terrific Tyrants Tumble
Undercover Unicorns Unite
Vicious Vikings Violate
Whimsical Wanderers Weep
Xenophobic Xylophones Xerox
Young Yodelers Yell
Zany Zebras Zoom